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Newspaper

San Saba News

Location

San Saba, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

3

FOR SALE Listings in Texas area broad and garbled

Multiple classified items including 200 acres of land for sale near Brownwood Texas, Ford pickup for sale, 360 acre stock farm for sale near San Saba, Dodge car dealer Light Hoover, and a lost package notice. Also a lease offer for a ranch and a public payment notice with incomplete details.

Bergain Ander Fumetare San Saba Liang Mason Counties Hoover Dodge

Bids Sought for Rodeo Concessions at Local Fair

Bids to supply cold drinks ice cream peanuts popcorn and tobacco products are invited for the rodeo concessions here. Proposals due by 4 PM Saturday June 24 with Stacy T as the producer and Stacey Olver as chair of the Concession Committee.

Stacy T

Confessions of a Nazi Spy heads to Palace Saturday

Warner Bros. drama on Nazi espionage in the United States opens at the Palace theatre this Saturday. The film features G-Man G. Robins, a conspiratorial doctor, and Lederer as a bungling Nazi informer with Lya Lys making her American debut.

Warner Bros Palace Theatre Warmier Bros United States G. Robins Pan Lo Ph Lederer Lya Lys

We’re Proud of Preston Watson Brownwood

June 7 report highlights Daniel Baker College favorites from the 1939 Trail yearbook with full page photos. Preston Watson of San Saba is named most popular boy, Gene Kennedy of Brownwood is most popular girl, Margaret Cole Brownwood most beautiful girl, Imogene Farris Brownwood campus sweetheart, Billy Stewart Coleman meet athletic boy, and Jessie Chisholm Brownwood football sponsor.

Brownwood Daniel Baker College Trail” College Preston Watson San Saba Gene Kennedy Margaret Cole Imogene Farris Billy Stewart Coleman Jessie Berg Chisholm Brownweed

Full Gospel Tent Revival Opens Friday Night

A Full Gospel tent revival begins Friday August 23 at 8 15 p m with Bro Show of San Antonio in charge A team of evangelists will lead the meetings and Taylor of Monday is announced to join the program for the week long series

Show San Antonio Taylor

W L Phillips Transferred to Pecos Store

Walter L. Phillips, longtime manager of the Jones Dry Goods Store in Hereford, is transferred to a new Jones Dry Goods location in Pecos Texas. He will depart Hereford for Pecos after invoicing and a short stay in Hereford ends August 1. Mrs Phillips and their son will remain here until July with the family departing for Pecos later.

Walter L. Phillips Jones Dry Goods Pecos Texas Phillips Hereford Jones Dry Gases Bers Philips F. L. Sterner Jones Peens Phil- Hrs Walter L Phillips Fars Etire Eier Sen Sebanun

Fred O'Keefe Receives West Point Appointment

Fred O Keefe son of Mrs Lema Rountrée formerly of Richland Springs now of Stephenville has been appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point He left by plane from San Antonio Monday night for Washington D C to undergo the necessary examination The appointment was made by Congressman Such and Annapolis did not pass this appointment to the academy.

Richland Springs Fred O'Keefe Lema Rountrée Stepherville United States Military Academy West Point N San Antonio Washington, D. C Annapolis

Skipper Howard to Coach Burnet H.5 Foot Ball Team

Mr Howard, a noted college football player who later played for the Philadelphia team, will coach Burnet High School football next fall. A large local support group of football enthusiasts plans to assist and encourage him as school starts.

Howard Burnet H. 5 Kipper Burnet Balledin Burnet Philadelphia Iocal

Miss Buttrill Resigns From School Faculty

Miss Agnes Buttrill, head of the Home Economics department at San Sabe School, resigns after five years to pursue further college graduate work. The move is announced with regret by the San Sabe administration and faculty.

San Sabane Agnes Buttrill San Sabe Buttrill

Improvements at the Economy Store

Extensive remodeling is underway at the Economy Store owned by H. Bornstein. Interior re arrangement includes new display cases with mahogany finish and redecorating walls and paneling above the cases.

Econemy H. Bornstein Prop

Correction of marriage notice and new details

The newspaper corrects last week's item naming Miss Reba Patterson of Biz Valley as married to Norman Grumbles. The accurate report states she married March 14, 1938, to Mr. Williams of Mullin. A letter confirms the correction and notes a law against false marriage reports and potential prosecution.

Reba Patterson Biz Valley Norman Grumbles Grumbles

Mrs Moore Breaks Arm After Fall While Skating

Mrs Fred Moore suffered a painful injury when she fell and broke her arm during a skating attempt last week, according to local notes.

Fred Moore

City Soft Ball League Organizing Under Lights

City announces a softball league after two years with an opening exhibition among mixed teams. Fats beat Lean in the second game as youths aged up to 16 enter Thursday night signups with Willis Watson handling contracts. Weekend play features four community teams, then a regular league starts Monday with Firemen, Lambermen, Grocerymen, and Gers in scheduled matches.

Fats Willis Watson Allistare Firemen Lambermen Grocerymen Gers Groters

Former San Saba Girl Elected PTA District President

Mrs. Roger Garrett, formerly Miss Inez Johnson of Kosse, Texas, has been elected president of the District Parent-Teachers' Association. She recently visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Mien J. Attestor, accompanied by her husband and daughter, during a monthlong stay.

Roger Garret Heron

Baptist Workers to Meet Here Friday

A Baptist workers gathering is planned in Sar Saba County at the First Bant church this Friday, with organizers inviting attendees from area congregations and related groups.

Baptist Sar Saba

Walker wonders if he was potential gold mine on his own ranch

W T Walker, a rancher nine miles east of San Saba, discussed mineral deposits with the News Office. An old miner brought rock samples claiming $6 to $7 per ton gold, suggesting a large quantity nearby. Walker may have samples assayed but is cautious, noting the famous Homestake mine as a comparison.

T. Walker W. T. Walker Weil Kroner San Saba Walker Lead Black Hills South Dekota Tescale

Dickersons Variety Store Adds Space and Decor

Dickersons Variety Store underwent rearranging and redecorating last week. The changes created extra space between counters and enhanced the store’s attractiveness, marking a fine improvement in San Saba.

Dickersons San Saba

Local travels and social visits reported

Mr and Mrs T P Golding and son Paul returned Wednesday evening from a pleasure trip to Corpus Christi and other Gulf points. Mrs Marshall Hart of Richland Springs spent Tuesday with Mrs Roger Van Cleave. Bill Baxter Smith leaves this morning for Temple to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Cecil B Smith. Mrs Nettie Scott and Wanda Jewell visited relatives in Brownwood and Dublin over the week end.

T. P. Golding Paul Corpus Christi Marshall Hart Richland Springs Roger van Cleave Bill Baxter Smith Temple T Cecil B. Smith Nettie Scott Wanda Jewell Brownwood Dublin

Personal notices from San Saba area residents

Frank Edwards and Mrs T Ray Garrett figure among visitors and locals. Vera Donald visited San Antonio with friends. Miss Roby McCombs flies to New York for the fair. Grace Casbeer acts as her substitute. Local couples John and Mrs Jackson, A F Locklear and Rita Jean traveled through Brownwood Barnhart and San Angelo. Herman Brown injures ankle at ball game. Doran, son of Sheriff Wilt Doran, had tonsils removed. Various departures and visits include Mrs C B Smith Temple. Bert Massey in town from Brownwood. Florence Elis from Cuero hosting Mary Elizabeth Harlan. A wide circle of relatives and friends gather in Rochelle Richland Springs San Saba and Keller for weekends and holidays.

Frank Edwards T. Ray Garrett Vera Donald San Antonio Roby McCombs Hotel Harris C. B. Smith Temple Manley Bert Massey Buick Brownwood Florence Elis Cuero Mary Elizabeth Harlan B. Garrett Keesse

Local residents and visitors share news from Llano and area

W. W. Hart of Llano reports fine rain on a Tuesday in Llano. Mr. and Mrs. Hart and Jim enjoy a California vacation visiting a brother in San Francisco and attending the Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hardin and Mrs. S. B. Estes traveled to Brownwood. Mrs. Hardin fractured her arm during the visit and returned home. Mrs. George Reager and children visit Hillsboro. Glenda Short from Richland Springs visits with Pauline Mallow. E. M. Roberts and children from Killeen visit Mrs. R. H. Wallace. George B. Roberts and L. F. Roberts spend Father’s Day at Stephensville. Lary Hammack of Fort Worth visits friends. Willams visits Mrs. M. R. Horton. J. F. Lafferty and family visit Mrs. M. Horton and family. June Broadhurst visits Crystal City relatives. Miles Brong returns from Ballinger and Mullin visits. Margaret Shelton of San Antonio accompanies aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Wells for a visit as Mr. Wells discusses Spanish. Florez also travels.

W. W. Hart Llano Sas Oar City L. F. Roberts Stephensville St Lary Hammack Fort Worth Roberts Ala Willams M. R Horton Fame China Icteria FL Lafferty Calif M Horon June Broadhurst Crystal City Res George J. Ster WH. M Abilene L. Bo Owen Luther Gwen Ohio City Pecan Grove Achonla Sen Saba High School Tetas A M. M Brong Ballinger Miles Mone Turi Mullin Margaret Shelton San Ans Tome A. Welle Wells Sain Florez

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